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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1914

Page

6

Pensacola oyster planter eyes coast dredge purchase

J. H. Sherrill, Pensacola's first oyster planter, visited the city Thursday en route to the coast to buy an oyster dredge. He reports promising prospects in Florida waters under a law similar to Alabama’s. Mrs. J. W. Goodloe and Howard Schramm returned from a vacation to Canada Niagara Falls New York Washington Atlantic City and other East and North points.

J. H. Sherrill Pensacola Sherrill Florida J. W. Goodloe Howard Schramm Canada Niagara Falls New York Washington Atlantic City D. T. McCall Boston Mrs. McCall Butler Ala

Five Crew Landed After Mine Attack Off Blyth

Five members of a Scotch fishing smack crew were landed at Hull after their craft was sunk by a floating mine 30 miles off Blyth, Northumberland. The Associated Press report datelined London, August 28.

Associated Press London Blyth Northumberland Hull

Bank Clearings Fall From Last Year In August Week

New York August 28 bank clearings totaled 1 731 250 221 according to Dun s Review down from 2 400 285 805 in the same week a year earlier reflecting weaker activity in the financial markets National authorities noted the decline amid seasonal lending patterns and cautious investor sentiment.

Associated Press New York Dun

German exchequer Seizes Japanese Balances in Germany

A Telegraaf dispatch reports the German exchequer has moved to seize all Japanese balances in German banks. The notice comes from Amsterdam and is dated August 28.

London Amsterdam Telegraaf

End of Summer at Point Clear

The article details end of season life at Point Clear with numerous social visits. It notes guests and hosts including Miss Agnes Fowlkes, Mr. Ed Harrison, Mrs. Harrison, Miss Kate Middleton, and Miss Ruth Huger visiting from Mobile, with touring pairs from Alabama and beyond. It also describes pleasure cruises, yacht outings, and seasonal travel to Adirondacks and Tennessee.

Point Clear Cary Butt Fannie Gleaves Blackshers Blacksher Helen Terrill Kathleen Willis Oscar Barneys Frances Hunter Dorothy Hubbard Russell Hollingers F. G. Hollinger Maud Hollinger Camden Charles Fry New York City Mr. Fry Thomas Fry Battles Wharf Cohen Biloxi Anna E. McCarty Nell de Loach Demopolis Clara B. Crossland Mobile Partridge Family Meridian George Pegram Farnsdale New Orleans Frank L. Diard Loraine Chivers Edith Donnelly Maye Sanders E. H. Kimbrough Corinne Roberts Lucile Arnold Birmingham Gertrude Arnold Powell Andalusia Susie Barnes Florala Manning Ruth O'Neal J. O. Acree

Fruiters Depart or the Tropics

Two fruiters left port Friday morning. The Brighton in ballast sailed to Port Simon R I in the Caribbean under United Fruit Company charter. The Podo sailed to Puerto Cortez after repairs. Falcon arrived from Pensacola with cargo. Athos due to Havana with cargo. Strathan sailed to Galveston in ballast. Heavy rains and squalls reported at Fort Morgan at 7 am.

Brighton United Fruit Company Port Simon, Co. R Podo Chamelecon Steamship Line Puerto Cortez Hon Falcon Pensacola Fla Athos Munson Steamship Line Havana Cuba Strathan Galveston Tex England Fort Morgan

Day in Congress Senate Debates Trust Bill and Postal Laws

Senate met at 11 to resume debate on omnibus trust bill and discuss the legislative agenda. A noon vote on the administration war risk bill was delayed by enforced roll calls. The conference report on extending postal savings laws was debated as hearings began on a merchant marine bill but were postponed for McAdoo and Underwood until tomorrow.

Marine Committee McAdoo Underwood

Dancing Nights at Top o' the Town with Rowley Orchestra

The venue offers ventilation and fans with dancing on Tuesday and Friday nights from 8 30 to 11. Music by the Rowley Orchestra fills the hall and a table d hote supper is served for 71 cents.

Rowley Orchestra

Serbs Jubilant Over Victories Near Austrian Retreat

An eye witness from Nish reports Serbia’s triumphs after a five day artillery duel and successive Austrian withdrawals. About 100000 Servians faced 200000 Austrians, with 5000 Austrians captured and 60 guns seized. Sabac recaptured, pursuit into Bosnia continues.

Nish Saloniki Servia Yaddar Bosnia Austria Mt. Tzer Valjevo Sabac Losnitza Jovanovitch Shabatz Prina Yana Bijielana

Dr King’s New Discovery Advertises Cold Relief

Summer colds threaten vitality and may cause lung trouble. Dr King’s New Discovery promises prompt cough and cold relief, soothing antiseptic formula, and instant improvement. Money back guarantee noted, bottles 50c and 1.00 at local druggists. Bayou La Batre ad copy ends with ticket price.

Coden Bayou la Batre S. Royal Street D. King Dr. King

Public asset aids banks in tough financial times

The article urges businessmen to build clear banking relationships early through mutual understanding with their bank for reassurance during financial uncertainties. It emphasizes foresight and preparedness as key to securing encouragement in dark hours.

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Truth, Justice and Bottled Corner Royal and St. Anthony Mobile Coca-Cola Bottling Co A. Hart The Etowah Dauphin Street First National Bank Federal Reserve Bank Adirondacks Harry Inge William Parrish Selma Alabama Parrish Paris Europe Tennessee Helen Marie Zeigler Georgiana J. L. Locke Bristol Miss Marie Morristown Sloan’s Sloan's Misses Lucile Mary Knight Rush Josephine Chamberlain Mary Emma Nettles Evelyn McLaughlin Bishop Messrs Troy Brannan Albert Henderson Brannan J. E. Breaux, Jr Ellen Mclean Brice Real Antoinette Price Woodie Woods Sweetwater Branch Tropics Bodo Senate Cawthon Plains City Bank & Trust Co Mobile, Ala MA Tee Yeend Potter CO
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